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Charles Dankworth is an amazing leader in the community of St. Petersburg, Florida. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Refuge St Pete, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and supportive services to those experiencing homelessness and poverty. Charles has been with Refuge St Pete since it was founded in 2016 and has been instrumental in helping the organization grow from a small group of volunteers into an established service provider with multiple programs and over 30 staff members.

Charles grew up in St. Petersburg, attending Bay Vista Fundamental High School before moving on to college at The University of South Florida where he earned a degree in Political Science. After graduating, Charles returned to his hometown and began working at local nonprofits dedicated to helping those struggling with poverty and homelessness. What started as volunteer work eventually turned into a career when he joined Refuge St Pete soon after its founding.